AFFORDABLE 2-PERSON CAMPERVAN HIRE

Travellers who want a simple, affordable, self-contained van that’s easy to drive and has the true essentials: comfy double bed, cold fridge, dual-battery power, pull-out kitchen, and a cassette toilet. If you value price and simplicity, and don’t mind a well-worn in campervan, this is your wagon.

If you want a new van, more space, a larger bed, indoor cooking, blackout thermal curtains, CarPlay, a roof fan, solar, and extra storage, look at the upgrades:

• The Duo (Nissan NV200 2021 or newer): compact, modern 2025 fitout, blackout curtains, solar roof fan, CarPlay, mains power inverter, clever swing-away table.

• The Plus (Nissan NV350 2018 or newer): more space, large 2.1M double bed, modern 2023 or newer fitout, indoor cooking table, bigger toilet, drawers, 150W solar panel, parking sensors.

If you’re happy with the essentials, stick with The Original.

All the core comforts: double bed with bedding, 21L compressor fridge, dual-battery power, pull-out kitchen (single-burner stove and utensils), fresh and grey water tanks, hose tap, fixed cassette toilet, LED lighting, USB charging, curtains, tinted windows, and self-containment certification (meets the latest rules).

Yes — it’s certified self-contained under the latest regulations, with a fixed cassette toilet so you can freedom camp where permitted.

Plan to drive every other day (at least 2–3 hrs) to keep the leisure battery topped up.

We’re a small founder-run company, who pride ourselves on exceptional customer experience, backed up by our Google reviews. That means every van and every trip gets personal service via WhatsApp. Travellers often tell us our campers feel more like a well-designed tiny home than a rental.

Our vans are sleek and minimalist on the outside, without the gaudy branding you’ll see on bigger fleets. You won’t feel like you’re driving a billboard that screams “tourist”.

If anything comes up on the road, our team is just a WhatsApp message away.

EPIC Campers’ approach of thoughtful design, responsive service, and small-company care is what makes an EPIC trip feel different — and why so many of our travellers leave glowing reviews and say they are super happy they booked with us.

Most travellers choose our EPIC Cover. It gives you $0 liability (also known as excess), requires no bond (deposit), and includes a free outdoor table and chairs. For The Original, EPIC Cover costs $25/day (driver age 26+) or $30/day (driver age 18–25). It’s the easiest, most stress-free way to hit the road knowing you’re fully covered.

If you’d like to compare all cover options (Basic, Mid and EPIC), see our Insurance page.

You can collect and return your campervan at our two depots:

• Auckland: 52 Ascot Road, Mangere (just a 7-minute Uber/taxi from the airport terminal).

• Christchurch: 186B Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi (around 15 minutes north by Uber / taxi from Christchurch Airport).

We’re open between 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am–4pm weekends and public holidays. The latest pick-up is 4pm (3pm on weekends and public holidays), and the latest drop-off is 3pm unless pre-arranged.

If your flight lands late or you need to drop off outside these hours, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. You’re also welcome to leave your car or extra luggage at the depot while you’re travelling.

Absolutely. Book your ticket under car/van/ute <5.5m. We’ll give you a 10% Bluebridge ferries discount code after booking your camper.

Yes, for North Island and coastal travel with the winter kit. For alpine South Island nights, bring warm layers and thermals. Consider including our small heater and camping power lead for $50, or look at the Plus model (insulated roof, blackout curtains, indoor table) for more winter comfort.

The Original has 2 seatbelts in the cab, so it’s designed for two adults and can only take two people max (i.e one adult one child). You can bring a young child only if they are old enough for a front-facing car seat (2+ years), which can be fitted in the passenger seat. Rear-facing child seats are not permitted in The Original — if you need that option or space for a third passenger, check out The Plus model instead.

The Original is a Mazda Bongo, 2011 or newer. It drives more like a small van than a big motorhome, so you’ll have no trouble parking in towns, squeezing into DOC campsites, or cruising at highway speeds. The 1.8L petrol engine is reliable but a little slower going up steep hills than our other two newer camper models.

We do a thorough walkthrough so you know how everything works, plus you’ll have WhatsApp support on the road. Customers love EPIC Campers for the clear, friendly, and fast communication from our team.

Get the DOC Campsite Pass for great-value nature camps. Use dump stations (found in most towns and campsites) for grey/black water, follow local bylaws and signage, and use the CamperMate app to find sites, reviews, fuel, dump points, and taps. You’re self-contained, but please camp responsibly.

Our vans are serviced regularly and breakdowns are rare, however you have our team on hand between 8am-8pm and 24/7 roadside assistance just a phone call away. If there’s a hiccup (stone chip, battery question, etc.), message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you sort it quickly so you can get back to enjoying your trip.